Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26
Grants of up to $150,000 are available to support community-led responses to racism.
Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26
Status: Closed
Who can apply: Not-for-profit groups
Funding: $0 - $150,000
About the program
The program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism.
It forms part of the Victorian Government’s vision for a more inclusive state under the Victorian anti-racism strategy 2024-29.
There are four key objectives:
- increase broader community understanding and awareness of racism, its impact and the importance of anti-racist behaviour and practices at the local level
- promote awareness and understanding of First Peoples’ history and culture, and the historic and ongoing impacts of colonisation
- support local communities and community organisations to build their capacity to respond to racism and support affected individuals
- improve community reporting of racist incidents and understanding of people’s rights.
Funding available
Over $2 million will be available through the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program.
Funding will be shared across two streams:
- Up to $150,000 for First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisation local anti-racism initiatives
- Up to $150,000 for multicultural and multifaith community organisation local anti-racism initiatives
Successful recipients must deliver their initiatives by 18 December 2026.
Find out more about funding eligibility in the full program guidelines.
How to apply
Program guidelines
Read or download the full program guidelines
Timeline
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Applications closed
6 February 2025
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Application assessments are underway
Announcement of successful applicants is expected in June 2025
Guidelines
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- Information sessions
To support organisations with the application process, a series of information sessions are being delivered. To attend one of the sessions, sign up by clicking one of the links below.
You should read the full program guidelines before attending an information session.
Webinars
- Tuesday 3 December 2024, 12:00 pm
- Thursday 5 December 2024, 6:30 pm
- Tuesday 14 January 2025, 12:00 pm – First Peoples dedicated session
In-person
- More information
Questions and answers – Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program
Updated 30 May 2025
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